Tag: Alex Perez

UFC Looking To Book Flyweights Alex Perez and Matt Schnell For May 15th Event

UFC is looking to book a flyweight bout between Alex Perez and Matt Schnell for their May 15th "Fight Night" card. News of the potential matchup was first reported by MMA DNA. Should the fight be made official, it will join a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. The fight … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Flyweights Alex Perez and Matt Schnell For May 15th Event →

UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play

Aiming to defend his UFC Flyweight Championship for the first time, Deiveson Figueiredo fought Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255 on Saturday night. The title fight went like this. Bout 12: Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1) vs. Alex Perez (24-5) (UFC Flyweight Championship) Figueiredo landed a few loud body kicks in the opening minute. … Continue reading UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play →

UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Live Coverage

A flyweight doubleheader will main event Saturday night's UFC 255 pay-per-view, as both UFC Flyweight Champions will be in action. In the main event of the show, which is taking place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to defend his belt for the first time when he fights … Continue reading UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Live Coverage →

Cody Garbrandt Out of Flyweight Title Fight At UFC 255, Replaced By Alex Perez

Cody Garbrandt has been pulled from his November 21st fight for the UFC Flyweight Championship against Deiveson Figueiredo. Per a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate, Alex Perez will replace Garbrandt. It is currently not known why Garbrandt withdrew from the fight. The matchup change causes a shift in plans for Brandon … Continue reading Cody Garbrandt Out of Flyweight Title Fight At UFC 255, Replaced By Alex Perez →

6/10 UFC Rankings: Cody Garbandt Into Top Five Among Big Bantamweight Movement

The UFC.com rankings were updated on Wednesday following UFC 250, which happened last Saturday. The rankings saw Cody Garbrandt jump four spots in the bantamweight division, joining Marlon Moraes, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan and Cody Sandhagen in the top five. Big Bantamweight Movement Competing on the main card for UFC 250, Garbrandt delivered an explosive … Continue reading 6/10 UFC Rankings: Cody Garbandt Into Top Five Among Big Bantamweight Movement →

Garbrandt, O’Malley, Perez and Sterling Awarded UFC 250 Performance Bonuses

Strong performances from Cody Garbrandt, Sean O'Malley, Aljamain Sterling and Alex Perez earned them an extra $50,000 on top of paychecks for their fights at UFC 250. Co-main event win Cody Garbrandt was almost guaranteed a performance bonus right after his fight, connecting with a monstrous right hook to knock out Raphael Assuncao. The win … Continue reading Garbrandt, O’Malley, Perez and Sterling Awarded UFC 250 Performance Bonuses →

UFC 250: Jussier Formiga vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play

Two experienced flyweights in Jussier Formiga and Alex Perez fought on UFC 250. The fight went like this. Bout 3: Jussier Formiga (23-7) vs. Alex Perez (23-5) (Flyweight) Perez started the fight with calf kicks, which hit the lead leg of Formiga. He was the much more active striker early, throwing more punches than Formiga. … Continue reading UFC 250: Jussier Formiga vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play →

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Live Coverage

UFC holds pay-per-view event "UFC 250" on Saturday night. Headlining the show, UFC Featherweight Champion Amanda Nunes will attempt to defend her belt against Felicia Spencer. Follow along throughout the night to get updates on the event, which takes place from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. A preview of the show can … Continue reading UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Live Coverage →

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Preview

In their largest card since their initial return from a COVID-19 hiatus, UFC presents UFC 250 on Saturday. The headlining spot on the card showcases Amanda Nunes, the top women's pound-for-pound fighter, putting her UFC Featherweight Championship on the line against Felicia Spencer. Here's a preview of the evening to come. Click here to skip … Continue reading UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Preview →